Keith Urban: 'There is talk' about possible return to 'American Idol'

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Keith Urban has already said he would be willing to return to American Idol as a judge, but for the time being, his future on the show remains up in the air, the singer said Thursday backstage at the American Idol finale.

“I have no idea. All I know is that there is talk about it,” he says. “For me, I’m in the studio literally this week finishing up my album and putting a tour together, hitting the road in July. So onwards.”

Just yesterday, Urban told reporters that he would be open to returning as a judge next season, which, as of now, will likely be a panel of mostly — if not completely — new judges. Longtime judge Randy Jackson announced his departure from the show last week, after spending a whopping 12 seasons at the judges table. Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey, who spent the season engaged in a very public feud, will both reportedly not be returning.

Idol producers have yet to announce who will be filling Jackson’s spot next year, and Urban admitted he, too, was at a loss for ideas. “Randy is irreplaceable. He’s an original. I have no idea. As they always say, more should be revealed.”